St. Valentine's Day Date Outfit Ideas!

Looking for a cute St. Valentine's Day date outfit? I just came up with this one and thought that I should share!

Who doesn't love a delicate pastel look with a hint of Parisian charm?

Both the scarf and the clutch are Wild Rose & Sparrow creations. The dress is slightly reminiscent of Art Deco, and has a "Daisy Buchanan" mood to it. I love how the bold metal appliques and tassel on the orchid clutch (Pantone's color of the year for 2014) counterbalance the softness of the floral print of the sheer scarf!  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildRoseAndSparrow?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Clutch: https://www.etsy.com/listing/166670772/clutch-beige-clutch-metal-applique?ref=shop_home_active

The scarf will be listed this weekend, so stay tuned for updates!

Keeping chic in the cold snap!

With the cold snap still raging, why not take advantage of this excuse to get glamorously warm? Here are a few tips to help get you started: 
- opt for silk underwear: tres chic, and much warmer than cotton.
-cashmere or wool clothes are now much more affordable than they were before. To update this look and prevent it from becoming too "classic", try layering with wonderful fabrics and fibers like Irish wool, boiled wool or French sailor's sweater type thick wool. 

-Think subtle colours like: oatmeal, chocolate brown and light gray. This year, creamy, peachy off-white light cream is in!
-Bright scarves to bring a pop of colour and warmth!
-Indulge in angora wool or cashmere socks in your winter boots. Your feet will thank you!
-If you wear a hat, it should match your coat or shoes.

And while we're at it, there's no better way to ward off winter's chill than to curl up with a luscious hot chocolate and an excellent book! Here's the recipe for a cup of the perfect french hot chocolate:

Break up a square of the best french dark chocolate you can find (preferably fair-trade too, but more on that later!) into small pieces. Melt on low heat, and add milk slowly. Stir. Cuddle up and enjoy!

the Rose